Talk Over

Pronunciation: /tɔːk ˈoʊvər/

Definitions of talk over

verb to discuss or consider something thoroughly or in detail

Example Sentences

A1 I need to talk over my schedule with my boss.

A2 Let's talk over our travel plans before booking anything.

B1 We should talk over the details of the project before starting.

B2 It's important to talk over any potential issues before they escalate.

C1 The team will need to talk over the budget allocation in the meeting.

C2 As professionals, we often talk over strategies to improve our work performance.

Examples of talk over in a Sentence

formal We should schedule a meeting to talk over the new project proposal.

informal Let's grab a coffee and talk over our weekend plans.

slang I need to talk over some gossip with you later.

figurative We need to talk over our differences and find a solution.

Grammatical Forms of talk over

• past tense: talked over
• plural: talks over
• comparative: more talked over
• superlative: most talked over
• present tense: talk over
• future tense: will talk over
• perfect tense: have talked over
• continuous tense: talking over
• singular: talks over
• positive degree: talk over
• infinitive: to talk over
• gerund: talking over
• participle: talked over

Origin and Evolution of talk over

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'talk over' originated from Middle English, where 'talk' referred to conversation and 'over' indicated discussing or considering something thoroughly.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'talk over' has evolved to mean discussing something in detail or reaching a decision through conversation, often implying a collaborative or consultative approach.